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[XRunner]

originally posted by Xrunner
Most fell races are run over trails.

What do you define as a trail?

A land surface that people or animals can move over.

See also
Trail running
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Trail running is a variant on running that differs markedly from road running and track running. Trail running generally takes place on hiking trails, most commonly single track trails, although fire roads are not uncommon. A distinguishing characteristic of the trails is that they are often inaccessible by road except at the trail heads. The trails tend to traverse varying terrain; hills, mountains, deserts, forests, and narrow passages are common. Likewise, steep inclines or rough terrain sometimes may require hiking or scrambling. Runners participating in trail runs must often descend these same steep grades. It is not atypical for trail runs to ascend and descend thousands of feet.

It is only in a few parts of Northern England and lowland Scotland that fell running is recognised as a sport. The Welsh don't have any fells (as far as i am aware!)
Hill, mountain, sky or trail running are far more common descriptions for the sport.

[Pike]

Trail races are commonly equipped with aid stations supplying food and beverages every 5 to 10 kilometers...

...Additionally, navigational skills are much more important during training runs, where one invents the course oneself, compared to organized races where the courses are very well marked.

Unlike with trail running, in fell running it is not the norm to expect aid stations or a well marked course.

[XRunner]

Unlike with trail running, in fell running it is not the norm to expect aid stations or a well marked course.

It depends on the distance and the event.

The definition suits the American style for off-road racing rather than the Northern English style of fell racing.